This modern scene shows a view of the Plateau sector, Abidjan, which until very recently was one of the most bustling centers of commerce in West Africa
IVORY COAST
This modern scene shows a view of the Plateau sector, Abidjan, which until very recently was one of the most bustling centers of commerce in West Africa
Ivory Coast: stamps
Ivorian coat of arms and its longtime ruler, Pres. Houphouet-Boigny are shown on these stamps, affixed to the card above
NICARAGUA
The modern and the colonial are pictured here on a card showing the cathedral and the central bank of Managua, a city devastated by the great earthquake of December 1972
Nicaragua: stamp
This lovely stamp shows a scene from the end of Apartheid on a stamp showing great achievements of the 20th century; it came affixed to the card above
SRI LANKA
This lovely card shows buddhist statues within a cave temple, but did not list the exact location within Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka: bird stamp
This stamp franked the card above, and shows a Sri Lankan Mynah, one of over 400 species of birds found in Sri Lanka.
MOOREA (Fr. Polynesia)
Moorea, part of French Polynesia, has an area of just 52 square miles, but has rugged peaks and a fringing atoll, making it a popular destination
Fr. Polynesia: stamp
140fr: the year of the rabbit is the theme of this 2011 French Polynesian stamp, which franked the card above
MACAU
Macau, now part of China, is known as a banking and casino center. This card shows one of the largest hotels, the "Lisboa" amidst the cityscape
VENEZUELA
This spectacular card show the golden waters of the Carrao River, with a tepui plateau in the background, typical of the Gran Sabana region of Bolivar state
SOUTH AFRICA
This amazing card shows not only the big five (largest) game mammals of S. Africa in full colors of their habitats but also several other such as the springbok, vervet monkey and a pride of cheetahs (lower right)
LUXEMBOURG
The lovely card above was sent by Diane in Luxembourg, with this fabulous 2010 stamp depicting camping. I often enjoy cards mysteriously sent from other locations, such as this one.
CONGO
This card shows a very typical scene in rural areas of the Congo, with an overcrowded bus transporting people amidst a lush landscape of baobabs and other vegetation
GABON
This coastal scene shows the beach and lighthouse at Cap Esterias, a short distance from the capital, Libreville. Straddling the equator, Gabon's shores have relatively calm seas and constant temperatures.
SURINAM
This stunning card shows Surinam's flooded forest habitat and some of the wildlife found there. An aracari toucan and squirrel monkeys are shown at left, while a woodpecker and piranhas can be seen on the right. Harder to see is the national flag and coat of arms up top.
Surinam: hummingbird stamps
S$0.50 A pair of White-necked Jacobin Hummingbirds franked the card above. This species is widespread in tropical S. America as far south as Bolivia
Mauritius
A coastal, sunset view from Mauritius, entitled with the island's French name "Ile Maurice"
Mauritius: le Morne
This 2 rupee stamp franked the card above, and shows the Morne, one of the island's loveliest landmarks
MARTINIQUE
This stunning card shows a view of the lush interior of the rugged French Caribbean isle of Martinique
LAOS
This card is one of the few I have seen from Laos, a remote and rugged kingdom in SE Asia. It shows a local elephant being harnessed for transport.
SOUTH AFRICA
This colorful card shows a traditional Zulu "kraal" or community compound in rural South Africa
Namibia: stamps
The card above was sent from Namibia, and adorned with these amazing stamps, showing women's traditional dress of two cultures: the Mbukushu and Herero
TANZANIA
This card is a wide-angle view of the famous Ngorongoro Crater, part of the savannah national parks of Tanzania and home to vast numbers of ungulates and other wildlife
Tanzania: stamp
This stamp franked the card above, and shows a local view of Msewe dancers, from the island of Pemba
SABA
This is the only card I have ever received from the island of Saba, a Dutch West Indies territory with a population of just 2,000. The card shows scenes in the main town, curiously called the Bottom.
ALGERIA
The Arzew lighthouse and its evocative tiny island was sent by Ouari last month, and is one of the very few cards I have from Algeria.
ALGERIA
30: this lovely stamp was affixed to the card below, and shows an ornately decorated Targui leather chest